MCARE is the Voice of Current and Future MCERA Retirees

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Marin County Association
  of Retired Employees


Events

Upcoming events

    • 06 Mar 2024
    • 07 Nov 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • MCERA Board Conference Room, One McInnis Parkway, Suite 100, San Rafael

    Board of Directors meeting.

    We meet in person at MCERA's office at One McInnis Parkway, Suite 100, San Rafael and via Zoom.

    You can participate via Zoom.  See the invitation below.  At this time we are planning an in person meeting and a Zoom meeting.  If this changes this notice will be updated.  The link to the Zoom meeting will stay the same.

    If you wish to attend, you must register.  Please use the link below to register.

    See the invitation below.  NOTE:  Each Board meeting has a DIFFERENT invitation so be sure to check a couple of weeks before the meeting to copy the correct link.  In person meetings are held at the MCERA Offices, 1 McInnis Parkway, Suite 100, San Rafael, CA.

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    Hi there,

    You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

    When: Nov 7, 2024 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

    Register in advance for this meeting:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcu2pqzopE9TSqPt-YuKMvK_NN3h4RM8t

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


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    • 01 Oct 2024
    • 12 Nov 2024
    • Online and by U.S. Postal Service

    Voting for Officers Opens.  You can vote online via an e-mail ballot you will be sent OR you can download a printed ballot (see below) OR you can print a ballot from the KIT Newsletters.  IF you do not vote by electronic or printed ballot you can vote at our Annual Membership meeting in November IF you've NOT voted by electronic or printed ballot.  

    The Officers whose term expires 12/31/24 are:

    • Gene Pennington, President
    • Eric Davis, Vice President
    • Adrian Fried, Secretary
    • Richard Arrow, Treasurer
    • Vacant Sgt. At Arms

    Downloadable printed ballot will be available after September 5, 2024.  Check back then.

    • 03 Nov 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 06 Nov 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Embassy Suites Hotel, Walnut Creek

    CRCEA 2024 Fall Conference

    Embassy Suites Hotel, 1345 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek (across from Pleasant Hill BART)

    Hosted by CCCREA.

    Sunday Social Welcome Gathering

    Monday Reception

    Tuesday Banquet Dinner

    • 12 Nov 2024
    • 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • McInnis Park Golf Clubhouse, 350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, CA
    Register

    Luncheons are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

    Time: Social hour at 11:30 am - Lunch at 12:30 pm

    Price:  $28.00 per person

    Menu :  Traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings and desert.  The meal includes a side salad, sliced sourdough basket on each table and salad and napkins and will include water and iced tea pitchers and coffee on each table and desert.  A vegetarian option is available.

    Speaker:  Jeff Wickman - MCERA Retirees Update


    Jeff Wickman has been the Retirement Administrator for the Marin County Employees’ Retirement Association (MCERA) for the past 14 years.  He joined MCERA in in August 2010, bringing over 20 years of experience in public pension system management. As Administrator, he oversees the $3.3 billion dollar trust fund managing the day to day operations of MCERA and working with the Retirement Board on administrative, financial and investment matters.

    Reservations are encouraged because they help us with the head count for the restaurant.

    Pay online with your credit/debit card.   

    Registering online is the easiest and quickest way to register!.  You can pay with your credit/debit card.

    Click on the "Register" button in the bottom of the box on the left to register for this luncheon and follow directions. You'll see a "pay online" button to click on to pay using your credit/debit card.  You can choose to pay now or have the system give you an invoice that you can pay later.

    OR Pay at the door.

    Thank you for all your help and support.

    Any questions contact Gene Pennington, President.

    E-mail:  President@MCAREINfo.org - Phone:  (415) 254-3839.





    • 16 Nov 2024
    • Online and by U.S. Postal Service

    Votes for Officers counted.



    • 19 Nov 2024
    • Online and by U.S. Postal Service

    Election results announced for Officers.


    • 10 Dec 2024
    • 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • McInnis Park Golf Clubhouse, 350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, CA
    Register

    It is the Holiday Season, as sung by Andy Williams. Come and enjoy good cheer, good friends, and see retirees you haven't seen in a while.

    11:30 am Doors open & ENTERTAINMENT STARTS! - Dan will play during social time and our meal service.

    12:30 pm Served Luncheon.

    Special Entertainment by Dan Zemelman, Pianist


    Dan is a professional pianist and lives in San Rafael. Check out his Yelp reviews and website: http://www.yelp.com/biz/dan-zemelman-pianist-san-francisco http://danzemelman.com/.

    We will welcome our newly elected Officers so come join the celebration.

    Menu - Please select one (1) option for you and for any guests.

    • Grilled Salmon with mango papaya salsa served with starch and vegetables
    • Chicken Parmesan (6 to 8oz cut) mozzarella, panko crusted, marinara sauce
    • Pork Scallopini - boneless cutlet, mushroom sauce, starch and vegetable
    • Butternut Squash Risotto and vegetables served with Mixed organic greens (vegetarian)

    Desert:  Carrot cake

    The meal will include side salad, sliced sourdough basket on each table and salad and napkins and will include water and iced tea pitchers and coffee on each table.

    Price:  $25.00 per person.  

    This is our most popular luncheon each year so you are encouraged to register ASAP to be sure you have a ticket.  This also helps us with a head count so we're able to put out enough tables and chairs.

    Reservations are encouraged because they help us with the head count for the restaurant.

    Pay online with your credit/debit card.   

    Registering online is the easiest and quickest way to register!.  You can pay with your credit/debit card.

    Click on the "Register" button in the bottom of the box on the left to register for this luncheon and follow directions. You'll see a "pay online" button to click on to pay using your credit/debit card.  You can choose to pay now or have the system give you an invoice that you can pay later or pay at the door.

                                 **Deadline to RSVP is FRIDAY DECEMBER 6, 2024.**

                                                     MCARE SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE

    There will be a raffle for our scholarship fund and we encourage you to bring a donation for the prizes.  We need items like bottles of wine, boxes of candy, gift baskets, gift cards, specialty gifts, plants, etc.

    GREAT NEWS. Santa is coming to our Holiday Party. A representative from the Santa Cop program will be there to collect UNWRAPPED toys, for both boys & girls 8 to 12 years.  Gift cards at Target, or wherever, $20 value are fantastic.

    If you bring something for the Santa Cop program, or raffle gift, you will receive 2 FREE raffle tickets per PERSON. 

    Thank you for all your help and support.

    Any questions contact Gene Pennington, President.

    E-mail:  President@MCAREINfo.org - Phone:  (415) 254-3839.



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